Find out more about the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this increasing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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